Broomfield

CONTACT ME

Contact Gerard on 087/2729154 or E-mail: starinaghgerard1@ if you have an item for this Column, the deadline for which is 12 noon on Friday. Thanks for your co-operation as always.

CRAFT CLUB

The Craft club is back in action on Tuesdays, at 11 am. Come along and try different Crafts. Further information from Teresa on 086 3212986.

YOGA CLASSES

Yoga Classes start back for a 5 week term on Wednesday 22nd January. Contact Grainne on 086 8046781 for further information.

FRIENDS AGAINST SCAMS EVENT

Join the Ulster Bank for their FREE information evening, and take a stand against SCAMS! Friends Against Scams aims to prevent people becoming victims of scams. Joining Friends against Scams will equip you with the knowledge you need to protect yourself from the emotional and financial impact that scams cause. You’ll learn how to:

*Spot a potential SCAM and report it

*Avoid becoming a target for SCAMMERS

*Find out about new SCAMS, so you can take steps to protect yourself

*Have conversations with friends, family, and Community Members to share your knowledge and raise your collective awareness of SCAMS

An Ulster Bank Representative will present a 10 minute video, and then walk through some of the most common SCAMS, and how they work. There will be ample opportunity for general banking questions around keeping your finances safe and secure. This event will take place in Teach Raithneach, Starinagh, Collon, on Thursday 23rd January 2020, with a 7.30 pm start. The event is FREE and light refreshments will be served. Great credit is due to Ulster Bank for this Community Initiative.

ART CLASSES - SPRING TERM

Monday morning classes start back on 10th February, while the Tuesday evening classes start back on 4th February. Contact Niamh on 087 8173073.

BRICKX CLUB

A Social Brick Building Club for boys and girls aged 4-12. All abilities welcome. Contact Teresa on 086 3212986.

ST. VALENTINE’S SOCIAL DANCE

Come and enjoy a romantic Social Dance on St. Valentines

Night, 14th February in Teach Raithneach from 9 pm ‘til late. Dance the night away to the musical strains of Patrice. Light supper served. Admission €10. Raffle.

ANTI-LITTER INITIATIVE 2020

Meath Co. Council’s Anti-Litter Initiative takes place this year from 2nd to 27th March. There will be 2 Rounds of Judging over this 4 week period. Points will be deducted for the presence of Litter, and there will be a score for general appearance. Grants will be awarded to participating groups as follows: 96 to 100 marks, €150 plus Gold Medal status, while 91 to 95 marks gains €100 plus Silver Medal status. Broomfield and District has a proud record to defend in the Anti-Litter Initiative, taking the Gold Medal on almost every occasion since its inception. A major effort is required to achieve this standard, please play your part to help take Gold again in 2020. We will be in touch!

CHANGE OF DATE

International Day of Forests occurs on Saturday 21st March this year. To correspond with this, the Tree Council of Ireland has decided to change the dates for National Tree Week 2020, which will now take place from Saturday 21st to Friday 27th March inclusive. Please note, the dates on the Broomfield and District Residents Association Calendar being distributed at present has the original, earlier dates for Tree Week. Please make a change of date.

NATIONAL VOLUNTEERING STRATEGY

The Draft National Volunteering

Strategy 2020-2025 is now available for perusal, with feedback required by the end of January. As a General Election is taking place shortly, this deadline needs to be extended to allow all Voluntary Community Organisations an opportunity to run the rule over this Draft and respond to it, as they will principally be the ones expected to comply with it. All Voluntary Community Groups should be given a copy of this Draft on request, and the opportunity to do so should be widely advertised. This matter is far too serious to ignore at this time, as the future of Volunteering, Community Volunteers, and Voluntary Community Organisations will be influenced by this strategy.

SET DANCING NEWSTERMONFECKINS TURN!

The Termonfeckin Set Dancing Weekend takes place from Friday 24th to Sunday 26th January 2020.The line-up is as follows: Friday 24th Ceili from 9 pm to 12.30 am with the local, Triskell Ceili Band. Saturday 25th Ceili from 9 pm to 12.30 am with Donie Nolan and Taylors Cross, and on Sunday 26th the Farewell Ceili from 2 to 5 pm with the Dartry Ceili Band. In addition, on Saturday 25th there are a range of Workshops in Singing, Music and Dancing to include: Beginners Tin Whistle, Old Time Step Dancing, Set dancing, Sean Nos Singing and Concertina. An action packed weekend, with something for everyone. Come along and savour the atmosphere. You don’t have to be a dancer to enjoy this weekend. Rural Ireland, it’s Heritage and Culture, at its best.

CREDIT AND THANKS TO ALL

Louth and Leinster Football Champions in the Intermediate Grade, Mattock Rangers run in the All Ireland series came to an end following their Semi-final encounter with Monaghan and Ulster Champions Magheracloone Mitchells at St. Oliver Plunkett Park, Crossmaglen on Saturday 11th January last. The Ulster Champions proved that bit too strong for a gallant Mattock side, who can only be extremely proud of their achievements over the past year. There was a great attendance from both sides for this inclement time of year, and they showed their appreciation for the efforts of both sides. Great credit is due to all involved, and especially to the Crossmaglen Rangers Club who ran a great show on the day, as always.

BOOKINGS

To Book Teach Raithneach, contact Alice on 087-9360018. The Teach Raithneach Eircode is A92 W283

TUS VACANCY

A TUS vacancy still exist with Broomfield and District Residents Association. Contact Gerard on 087 2729154 for details.

BROOMFIELD BONUS BALL LOTTERY DRAW RESULTS

Draw Date: 15/01/2020 . Bonus Ball Numbers were: 45, 21 and 35.

No Jackpot Winner! Next Week’s Jackpot: €7,500.

This Weeks €20 Winners: Frank Dunne, Kellystown. Marie Lynch, Balgathern. Samaritans, c/o Vin Weldon. Bridie Doggett,

Kellystown. Dee & Jack, Papal Drive, Collon.Promoters: Ollie Halpenny, Vincent Fitzsimons, Gerard Weldon and Teach Box, . Next Draw Date: 22/01/2020